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Diploma in Northern Studies (Type 2) at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

The Graduate Diploma in Northern Studies is a 3.0-credit interdisciplinary graduate credential on northern and Arctic issues.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: Northern Studies  |  Duration: 3.0 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Students take the NRTH 5000 and NRTH 5001 core seminars (2.0 credits), the introductory northern field course, a research methods course and electives on northern topics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Enrolment in a master's or doctoral degree program. Letter of support from the student's supervisor. A 500-word letter from the applicant outlining the reasons for wishing to enrol in the Diploma program, including comments on why they desire an interdisciplinary academic experience, why they expect to succeed in an interdisciplinary environment, and a proposed course schedule that will enable timely completion.

Duration: 3.0 credits

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